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Bangladesh first in South Asia to ratify all core ILO conventions

Bangladesh has become the only country in South Asia to ratify all 10 fundamental International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, following

South Asia Trade Fair 2025 to open in Dhaka on Sept 18

The ‘South Asia Trade Fair – 2025’ will be inaugurated on September 18, at the International Convention City Bashundhara in

Bangladesh misses out on global sourcing shifts amid US-China tensions

Bangladesh has failed to capitalise on shifting global sourcing patterns in the wake of intensifying US-China trade tensions, according to

WB downgrades Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 3.3pc

Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook has been downgraded as political instability and ongoing financial challenges weigh heavily on the country’s prospects.

World Bank vice-president for South Asia arrives in Dhaka

The World Bank vice-president for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, arrives in Dhaka on Saturday for a four-day visit.

Prof Yunus proposes South Asia grid for Nepal’s hydropower

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the creation of a South Asia grid to share hydroelectric power

Masrur Reaz appointed BSEC chair

Economist M Masrur Reaz has been appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for a four-year term.

South Asia records highest unemployment rate in 2023: ILO

Bangladesh and other countries in South Asia recorded the highest unemployment rate of 15.1 per cent in 2023, according to

Sheikh Hasina calls for exploring new export markets

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday emphasized the importance of targeting diverse markets, including the Middle East, Gulf countries, Africa,